Shipping Coordinator

Advant Job Description Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Title: Shipping Coordinator

Department: Operations - Millwork

Pay Status: Non - exempt

Reports To: Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position requires an experienced individual who can effectively perform the daily operations of the warehouse. This would include but is not limited to ensuring the timely and efficiently delivery of products, processing paperwork, picking, packing, manifesting shipments, staging, driving power equipment, and organizing materials in the warehouse.

OUR VALUES ARE KEY

• Integrity is key – We are reliable with our words, responsible for our actions and lead with humanity.
• Team, Team, Team – Create a safe, supportive and respectful team atmosphere that generates collaboration, transparency and opportunity for all.
• Customer Connection – We take pride in being the most knowledgeable in the industry. We strive to deliver dependable and trustworthy results in every aspect of the customer experience.
• Take The Long View – As individuals and a team we make strategic choices that support the long-term health of our company, our families and our community.
• Celebrate The Day! – We celebrate the wins each day. We acknowledge each other’s successes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally team lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Frequently required to push/pull a ladder, ascend and/or descend ladder while holding packages.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide assistance to UPS, FedEx, contractors, installers, and Project Managers.
• Communicate updates or changes to carriers, contractors, installers, and Project Managers effectively.
• Prepare shipping manifests and
• Pick, check, and package customer orders.
• Work with the Operations Manager to configure product layout.
• Actively initiates problem solving issues when needed.
• Plan and schedule shipments based on customer orders and jobsite needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the shipping department.
• Resolve all shipping related issues, including lost or damaged shipments and provide solutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide computer, product training, and technical product knowledge and support as needed.
• Is responsible for the Supply Chain financial impact to the company by enhancing productivity, decreasing costs, and improving profitability of the warehouse.